Program Management Principal - Technical

Job Description and Requirements

We Are

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.

You Are

You are a highly skilled program manager with strong understanding of Artificial intelligence technology and its transformative potential. With deep expertise in leading complex, cross-functional programs, you thrive in fast-paced environments where strategic thinking and execution go hand in hand. You are comfortable collaborating with diverse stakeholders, from engineers to executive leadership, and excel at aligning program objectives with organizational strategy.
 
 You bring a proven track record of managing enterprise-scale AI initiatives, including the evaluation and integration of new models, tools, and third-party solutions. Your leadership style fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and you are adept at change management, ensuring smooth adoption of Gen/Agentic AI technologies across corporate functions. If you are energized by the challenge of shaping the future of AI at scale, Synopsys offers you the platform to make a lasting impact.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and scale Synopsys' enterprise AI Governance operating model across GenAI, LLMs, Agentic AI, third-party AI solutions, and internal AI applications, establishing processes for intake, evaluation, approval, monitoring, risk management, and lifecycle oversight
• Partner with Legal, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Compliance, Procurement, Engineering, Product, IT, and business stakeholders to evaluate AI technologies and use cases, ensuring alignment across risk, regulatory compliance, IP protection, privacy, and security requirements
• Operationalize governance frameworks including NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), ISO/IEC 42001, and Responsible AI principles, translating them into practical workflows that balance innovation velocity with enterprise risk
• Define governance patterns for Agentic AI systems, including access controls, monitoring, auditability, and lifecycle management, partnering with R&D teams to ensure safe and responsible deployment
• Drive AI Academy initiatives in partnership with People and business leaders to build AI literacy, responsible AI awareness, and role-specific AI skills across the organization, developing adoption playbooks and enablement programs
• Develop governance metrics, executive dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to drive transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across AI adoption and risk management
• Support strategic AI ecosystem partnerships, platform evaluations, and technology provider assessments, contributing to enterprise AI strategy, adoption roadmaps, and executive communications

The Impact You Will Have

• Shape how Synopsys governs, deploys, and scales AI technologies across 30,000 employees, establishing the foundation for responsible and secure AI adoption company-wide
• Enable business units and corporate functions to adopt GenAI and Agentic AI safely and effectively, reducing risk exposure while accelerating innovation velocity
• Build governance processes that protect Synopsys' intellectual property, customer data, and regulatory compliance posture as AI becomes embedded across products and operations
• Drive workforce readiness and AI literacy across the organization, ensuring employees have the skills and awareness to integrate AI into their daily work responsibly
• Establish Synopsys as a leader in enterprise AI governance, operationalizing best practices that set the standard for responsible AI adoption in the semiconductor and high-tech industry
• Provide executive leadership with visibility into AI adoption, risk posture, and business impact through metrics, dashboards, and reporting that inform strategic decision-making
• Create governance mechanisms that adapt to evolving AI technologies, regulatory requirements, and business needs, ensuring Synopsys stays ahead of the curve as AI capabilities advance

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline
• 12+ years of experience leading complex enterprise-scale technical programs within software, semiconductor, cloud, AI, or high-tech environments
• Experience building or operating AI Governance, Responsible AI, technology risk, compliance, cybersecurity, or enterprise transformation programs
• Strong understanding of Generative AI, LLMs, Agentic AI, AI platforms, and AI adoption challenges within large organizations
• Experience coordinating cross-functional reviews involving Legal, Privacy, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Product, Engineering, and business stakeholders
• Familiarity with governance and risk frameworks such as NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, and emerging AI regulatory requirements is a plus,
• Experience with portfolio management and workflow tools such as Jira, SharePoint, Confluence etc. 
• Experience driving enterprise adoption, change management, workforce enablement, or AI upskilling initiatives is a plus

Who You Are

• You can translate complex AI governance and risk topics into clear, actionable guidance for executives, engineers, and business leaders without losing the technical nuance
• You influence across organizations and executive levels without direct authority, building trust and alignment through credibility, clarity, and follow-through
• You operate comfortably in ambiguity, building governance structures and processes in environments where technology, policy, and business objectives are evolving in real time
• You connect the dots between AI technology capabilities, governance requirements, risk management, and business value, ensuring that governance enables rather than blocks progress
• You manage multiple high-stakes initiatives simultaneously, keeping stakeholders aligned, timelines on track, and deliverables moving without dropping details
• You have a point of view on what good AI governance looks like and you are not afraid to push back when a policy is too vague, a process is too slow, or a risk assessment misses the actual exposure

The Team You'll Be Part Of

You will be part of the Strategic Missions & Technologies (SMT) organization, helping drive Synopsys' enterprise AI journey. The team partners closely with Engineering, Product, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Legal, Compliance, IT, People, IP group along with executive leadership to enable the responsible, secure, and scalable adoption of AI across the company. This role reports to the Head of AI Governance, Program Management and Chief of Staff for Strategic Missions & Technologies (SMT). This onsite role is based in Bangalore and requires regular collaboration with US-based teams, including overlap with Pacific Time hours.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.